When We Help a Couple, We Help a Home.
Your relationship is too
IMPORTANT
to settle for anything less than specialized help.
Revitalize Your Relationship with Orillia's Specialized Couples Therapy
It’s all about you
Is your relationship feeling the strain of Orillia’s unique dynamics? From seasonal cottage country pressures to economic transitions, Orillia couples face distinct challenges that can create disconnection whether you live downtown, in the west end, or surrounding areas.
At Couples Counselling Centre, we understand how Orillia’s position as a gateway to cottage country, its lakeside lifestyle, and small city character affect intimate relationships. Our specialized approach addresses the specific needs of couples in this historic Sunshine City.
Don’t let Orillia’s seasonal fluctuations and economic transitions impact your relationship’s stability. Our evidence-based therapy helps couples create a secure, loving bond that can withstand both personal and community challenges.
No Waiting
Evening & Weekend Appointments
Covered By Most Health Benefits
30 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
We Are here to help
Meet MaryAnn Dawood
I always knew that “The bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home”. The heartbeat is the life force. When the couples relationship is characterized by a lot of conflict and fighting, it resonates in the home. I knew that when you help a couple, you help them as individuals and you help their home! There is no greater pursuit in my eyes !
MaryAnn Dawood
MPharm, RPh, MACP, RP (Q)
Meet Our Team
Our brilliant and compassionate Therapists in Orillia are here to help
Lauren Beko MACP (Candidate), Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Jennifer Brittan MACP (Candidate), Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Audrey Smith Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, MACP (Candidate), BBA
Jennifer Moore Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Mattea Rivers Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Why CCC
Why Orillia Couples Choose Our Specialized Therapy
When your relationship needs more than generic advice, our Orillia-focused therapists offer:
- Orillia-Specific Understanding – Recognizing how the city’s lakeside location, tourism patterns, and small-city character impact relationships
- Seasonal Community Insight – Appreciating the unique dynamics of a city that transforms between tourist seasons
- Evidence-Based Methods – Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a proven 70-75% success rate for distressed couples
- Convenient Virtual Sessions – No crossing town—connect from your Orillia home
- Small City Discretion – Providing privacy that can be challenging in close-knit communities
Unlike general therapists who occasionally work with couples, we specialize exclusively in relationship dynamics, offering Orillia couples the focused expertise they deserve.
Our Services
At Couples Counselling Centre, we specialize in three main areas of focus to provide our patients effective therapy.
Sex Therapy
Transform your disconnection and negative communication patterns into connection and intimacy.
Individual Counselling
We work with individuals experiencing trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression and more.
Trauma Therapy
To learn how trauma focused therapy at Couples Counselling Centre can support you, explore our trauma counselling services here.
Teen Counselling
We help teenagers resolve problems, modify behaviors, and make positive and lasting changes.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy offers warm, trauma informed support to help you reprocess painful memories and feel more grounded in your life and relationships.
Specialize
Orillia Relationship Challenges We Address
Our couples therapy services specialize in helping Orillia couples navigate:
- Seasonal tourism economy creating financial and time pressures
- Winter isolation following busy summer months
- Work-life balance for those commuting to Barrie or the GTA
- Economic transition stress as service sectors replace traditional industries
- Casino employment impact on relationship schedules and dynamics
- Small-city privacy concerns in relationship difficulties
- Trust rebuilding after relationship injuries or betrayals
- Georgian College influence on community dynamics
We understand that Orillia couples face contextual challenges unique to Simcoe County that require specialized therapeutic approaches focused on your specific situation and community context.
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To Get Started
Orillia
We are currently only offering Video/Phone Appointments at our Orillia location until further notice.
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Location
Orillia, Ontario
Mail Us
Contact No
(647) 689-5838
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